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What did Alinsky emphasize for social change practitioners?
What did Alinsky emphasize for social change practitioners?
What does the content suggest about cycles in social movements?
What does the content suggest about cycles in social movements?
What is an important aspect of social change often overlooked?
What is an important aspect of social change often overlooked?
How do the authors view Alinsky's doctrine?
How do the authors view Alinsky's doctrine?
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What example is given of 'spade work' during the civil rights movement?
What example is given of 'spade work' during the civil rights movement?
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What characterizes the instruction received by many younger organizers?
What characterizes the instruction received by many younger organizers?
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What does Ella Baker's quote emphasize about her work in the South?
What does Ella Baker's quote emphasize about her work in the South?
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What combination did the civil rights movement rely on to achieve breakthroughs?
What combination did the civil rights movement rely on to achieve breakthroughs?
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What term is used to describe those fighting for incremental reform without challenging power relations?
What term is used to describe those fighting for incremental reform without challenging power relations?
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Which strategy did Robert Smalls use to recruit Black volunteers?
Which strategy did Robert Smalls use to recruit Black volunteers?
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How does the term 'progressive' relate to 'Left' in the context provided?
How does the term 'progressive' relate to 'Left' in the context provided?
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What did Robert Smalls achieve after the Civil War?
What did Robert Smalls achieve after the Civil War?
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How are top-down and bottom-up strategies related to political ideologies?
How are top-down and bottom-up strategies related to political ideologies?
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What kind of change requires all seven models according to the content?
What kind of change requires all seven models according to the content?
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What is the role of the term 'Right' in the content?
What is the role of the term 'Right' in the content?
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What was one of Robert Smalls' strategies after escaping slavery?
What was one of Robert Smalls' strategies after escaping slavery?
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What is a key component of achieving transformational change according to the content?
What is a key component of achieving transformational change according to the content?
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Why is it important for organizers to assess different strategies?
Why is it important for organizers to assess different strategies?
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What does successful social change require from organizers?
What does successful social change require from organizers?
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How can movements and organizers improve their strategic approach?
How can movements and organizers improve their strategic approach?
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What mindset shift is necessary for imagining transformational change?
What mindset shift is necessary for imagining transformational change?
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What is an essential quality of a successful underdog strategist?
What is an essential quality of a successful underdog strategist?
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What analogy is used to describe the need for diverse strategic approaches?
What analogy is used to describe the need for diverse strategic approaches?
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Why is training emphasized in the context of strategy application?
Why is training emphasized in the context of strategy application?
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What is the main purpose of the Midwest Academy's Strategy Chart?
What is the main purpose of the Midwest Academy's Strategy Chart?
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What is the primary critique of developing strategies according to some military scholars?
What is the primary critique of developing strategies according to some military scholars?
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How does Commander's Intent (CI) assist subordinates in the military?
How does Commander's Intent (CI) assist subordinates in the military?
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Which strategy did Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker employ in the Birmingham campaign?
Which strategy did Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker employ in the Birmingham campaign?
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Why are traditional military hierarchies less common in social justice work?
Why are traditional military hierarchies less common in social justice work?
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What is a key difference between strategy and tactics as illustrated by the Birmingham campaign?
What is a key difference between strategy and tactics as illustrated by the Birmingham campaign?
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How does the 'Fight for $15 and a Union' campaign relate to the concept of Commander's Intent?
How does the 'Fight for $15 and a Union' campaign relate to the concept of Commander's Intent?
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What common misconception might students have about strategy and tactics based on this content?
What common misconception might students have about strategy and tactics based on this content?
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What is the primary focus of the international movement described in the text?
What is the primary focus of the international movement described in the text?
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How does the text describe the diverse approaches used by the movement?
How does the text describe the diverse approaches used by the movement?
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What was Frederick Douglass's main argument regarding the fight against slavery?
What was Frederick Douglass's main argument regarding the fight against slavery?
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According to the passage, why is strategy particularly important for underdogs?
According to the passage, why is strategy particularly important for underdogs?
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What historical parallel is drawn in the text to illustrate the movement's strategies?
What historical parallel is drawn in the text to illustrate the movement's strategies?
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What is the main point made about current systems, such as those contributing to climate change or economic inequality?
What is the main point made about current systems, such as those contributing to climate change or economic inequality?
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What does the text suggest is missing from many discussions about alternative systems?
What does the text suggest is missing from many discussions about alternative systems?
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What is the key takeaway from Frederick Douglass's quote?
What is the key takeaway from Frederick Douglass's quote?
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Who are considered "overdogs" according to the text?
Who are considered "overdogs" according to the text?
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What strategic advantage do overdogs often possess?
What strategic advantage do overdogs often possess?
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Why is strategy important for overdogs?
Why is strategy important for overdogs?
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Which historical groups are cited as examples of underdogs?
Which historical groups are cited as examples of underdogs?
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How have underdogs historically effected change?
How have underdogs historically effected change?
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What has hampered the transmission of underdog strategies?
What has hampered the transmission of underdog strategies?
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What type of historical events contributed to the loss of underdog strategies?
What type of historical events contributed to the loss of underdog strategies?
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What is the primary focus of books like Machiavelli's "The Prince" and Kissinger's "World Order"?
What is the primary focus of books like Machiavelli's "The Prince" and Kissinger's "World Order"?
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Flashcards
International movement
International movement
A collective effort for rights by enslaved and formerly enslaved people.
Moral struggle
Moral struggle
A fight based on ethics and justice against oppression.
Physical struggle
Physical struggle
A fight involving actual conflict or action against oppression.
Power concedes nothing
Power concedes nothing
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Mass public education
Mass public education
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Disparate players
Disparate players
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Vision needs strategy
Vision needs strategy
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Oppressed need strategy
Oppressed need strategy
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Overdogs
Overdogs
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Underdogs
Underdogs
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Power Dynamics
Power Dynamics
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Strategy in History
Strategy in History
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Education for Elites
Education for Elites
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Counter-Organizing
Counter-Organizing
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State Repression
State Repression
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Liberation Movements
Liberation Movements
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Transformational Change
Transformational Change
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Diverse Strategies
Diverse Strategies
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Meta-strategy
Meta-strategy
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Long-term Vision
Long-term Vision
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Historical Conjuncture
Historical Conjuncture
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Assessing Strategies
Assessing Strategies
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Harmonious Methods
Harmonious Methods
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Fanning Flames of Disruption
Fanning Flames of Disruption
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Strategy Chart
Strategy Chart
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Commander's Intent
Commander's Intent
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Project Confrontation
Project Confrontation
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Mess with the money
Mess with the money
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People power
People power
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Disruption Strategy
Disruption Strategy
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Tactics vs. Strategy
Tactics vs. Strategy
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Social justice hierarchies
Social justice hierarchies
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Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls
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Left vs. Right
Left vs. Right
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Incremental reform
Incremental reform
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Top-down strategies
Top-down strategies
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Bottom-up strategies
Bottom-up strategies
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Critique of capitalism
Critique of capitalism
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Seven models
Seven models
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Pragmatic social change
Pragmatic social change
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Grassroots leaders
Grassroots leaders
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Cycles of social movements
Cycles of social movements
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Spade work
Spade work
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Combining strategies
Combining strategies
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Civil rights breakthrough
Civil rights breakthrough
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Moral claims through images
Moral claims through images
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Alinsky's contributions
Alinsky's contributions
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Study Notes
Part I: Foundations
- Foundations of vision, strategy, and power are discussed.
Lineages of Change: Strategies for Underdogs
- Robert Smalls's escape from slavery in 1862 was part of a larger strategy of widespread, coordinated desertion by enslaved individuals.
- Smalls's action wasn't just a daring feat, it signified a broader organized effort to undermine the Confederacy.
- This struggle involved a wide range of strategies spanning decades and continents, aimed at disrupting the economic, political, and ideological foundations of slavery.
- These efforts included legal and illegal actions, marches, rallies, boycotts, and underground activities.
Why Underdogs Need Strategy
- Underdogs (oppressed groups) lack the raw power of their opponents.
- Overdogs (those holding power) possess strategy and resources to maintain the status quo.
- Historical examples show that successful underdog movements need strategies to achieve change.
Practical Radicals: Lineages of Change
- Successful movements need strategy, not just morality.
- Frederick Douglass recognized this necessity.
- Vision needs well-devised strategies to translate into action.
- Underdogs have their own strategies, drawn from multigenerational and multicontinental struggles.
It Takes Multiple, Aligned Strategies to Win
- Transformational change requires a harmonious blend of diverse strategies.
- Practitioners from various traditions should collaborate and adapt their methods.
- Strategic strategies, from base-building to disruption, are used in con- junction.
Seven Strategy Models for Transformational Change
- Base-building is a core strategy; it involves the organization of individuals, building strong relationships for future action.
- Disruption strategy disrupts the status quo of power structures to force change.
- The momentum model seeks to influence the perspective of a larger audience.
- Underdogs frequently employ combinations of strategies depending on the specific context.
You Can't Build What You Can't Imagine: The Role of Vision
- Vision is essential for social change movements.
- A vision of the future guides and inspires action.
- Analysis of the current situation (conjuncture) is needed to create a strategy.
- Combining visionary ideas with practical strategies is crucial.
Black Liberation and Buen Vivir
- Black freedom dreams and the concept of buen vivir (a South American ideal focused on well-being) demonstrate various approaches to social change.
- Historical movements like the Black Panther Party exemplified visions for equality and social justice.
- Buen vivir emphasizes interconnected ecological and social well-being.
- Vision, combined with concrete action, is essential for social impact and sustainable change.
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This quiz explores the key concepts of social change emphasized by Alinsky and the dynamics within social movements. It addresses important overlooked aspects of social change, strategies used during the civil rights movement, and the ideologies that shape organizing practices today.